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Placement into mathematics courses is based on an analysis of your academic record and the ALEKS math placement exam.  Students without SAT or ACT scores on file with the University, and those who want to place into a higher level course or gain access to the ALEKS Learning Modules, may take the ALEKS math placement exam.  

To access the ALEKS math placement exam, log into WISER→My Academics→Placement Testing→ALEKS Math Place, Prep, Learn.

Placement results will be available during your registration timeslot at New Student Orientation.

If you have any further questions about the math assessment, please visit our FAQ page. 

All new students will participate in a guided writing assessment, which will result in recommended placements for both composition and first-year seminar courses.

Please expect an invitation in your UMass Boston email account, with the subject line: “Guided Writing Placement – Complete Before Orientation.” This process will help you determine which writing courses you should take in your first year at UMass Boston and should be completed before attending orientation.

The ALEKS math placement exam is required of ALL incoming undergraduate transfer students EXCEPT:

• Liberal arts students receiving math transfer credit who do not intend to take more math courses.
• Science students receiving transfer credit for college algebra or pre-calculus with a grade of B or better in the most recent semester, and students transferring in calculus or higher mathematics courses.
• Management students receiving transfer credit for college algebra with a grade of B or better in the most recent semester, and students transferring in pre-calculus or higher mathematics courses. 
• Liberal arts and nursing students receiving transfer credit for statistics.

To access the ALEKS math placement exam, log into WISER→My Academics→Placement Testing→ALEKS Math Place, Prep, Learn.

Placement results will be available during your registration timeslot at New Student Orientation. 

If you have any further questions about the math assessment, please visit our FAQ page.

All new students will participate in a self-guided writing assessment, which will result in recommended placements for both composition and first-year seminar courses.

Please expect an invitation in your UMass Boston email account, with the subject line: “Guided Writing Placement – Complete Before Orientation” or you can take it by clicking here. This process will help you determine which writing courses you should take in your first year at UMass Boston and should be completed before attending orientation.